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When was the “Shirley Temple” cocktail invented?

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When was the “Shirley Temple” cocktail invented?

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While one claim says April 1938, I think the internet is full of legend on this issue, and the real answer is simply in the late 1930s. I like the tenth birthday idea, but it really isn’t supported by internet-available corroboration. The real answer might be in her autobiography (referenced below). According to one thin yet very specific source: “The original 7-Up (or club soda), grenadine and maraschino cherry drink was created in April, 1938 at Hollywood’s Chasen’s Restaurant to celebrate the child star’s 10th birthday, and has been popular with preteens ever since.” This is from the Original Shirley Temple Beverage company (866-2-DRINK-1 866/237-4651 newshirleytemple@aol.com http://www.shirleytemplebeverage.com – the website is apparently defunct). There is no corroboration elsewhere. You would think there would be more independent corroboration, making me